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Pilgrimage Prayer

 

God of our pilgrimage,

on foot and through our lives,

thank you for walking with us,

even when we can’t see you.

 

Be the fire to lead us

Be the star to guide us

Be the shepherd to call us

 

By your power, strengthen us for what lies ahead

By your strength, surround us with your angels

By your love, with your angels, defend us

and protect us from all evil

Watch over us and lead us in the light eternal.

Amen.

 

[prayer adapted from Millington Church prayer for pilgrims]

Prayer for St. Dubricius

In the power of God,

        Father, Son and Holy Spirit:

 

Enable this Church/St. Dubricius to do your will

Help us to be vulnerable to speak with calm humility

Make us open to all, regardless of difference

Enable us to be outward looking and to care deeply

Help us to be a community of peace, to make bridges

 

Above all, in the middle of our turbulent lives,

Let us make space to hear your still small voice.    Amen.

[adapted from prayer for Millington Church]

 

A prayer following the result of the EU Referendum

 

 

Eternal God, Light of the nations,
in Christ you make all things new:
guide our nation in the coming days through the inspiration of your Spirit,
that understanding may put an end to discord and all bitterness.
Give us grace to rebuild bonds of trust
that together we may work for the dignity and flourishing of all;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[from Sheffield Diocese, among others]